25 Sep 2024

Advocates Pursue “Mental Health for All” at Community Walk

By Lori Leipold

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 25, 2024) — As the American public increasingly understands the critical nature of accessible, affordable mental health-care, so do the demands on NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, known locally as NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley.

03 Sep 2024

Malik and K Khaliq and Family are Presenting Sponsors of NAMIWalks Greater Mississippi Valley 2024

By Lori Leipold

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 3, 2024) — For the second year in a row, NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley has a generous partner in supporting its biggest fundraiser of the year. NAMIWalks is the Quad Cities’ largest mental-health advocacy and awareness event, and it’s also NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley’s biggest source of funds for its free, nationally-developed education and support groups for those living with mental health conditions, and their families and friends.

03 Sep 2024

Advocates Pursue “Mental Health for All” at Community Walk

By Lori Leipold

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 3, 2024) — One in five US adults experience mental illness each year, and one in six US youth aged six to seventeen experience a mental-health disorder annually. Yet less than half of them receive treatment. As the American public increasingly understands the critical nature of accessible, affordable mental-health-care, so do the demands on NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, known locally as NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley.

10 Nov 2023

Life is Beautiful Concert November 25 to Benefit NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley

By Lori Leipold

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 10, 2023) — Don’t miss this night of music to help raise money for NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Greater Mississippi Valley. The latest Life is Beautiful concert will be Saturday, November 25, at the Raccoon Motel, 315 E 2nd St, Davenport. Doors open at 5PM, with music beginning at 6PM.

11 Sep 2023

Advocates Pursue “Mental Health for All” at Community Walk

By Lori Leipold

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 11, 2023) — As the American public increasingly understands the critical nature of accessible, affordable mental health-care, so do the demands increase on NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, known locally as NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley.

17 Aug 2023

Malik And Karen Khaliq and Family are Presenting Sponsors of NAMIWalks Greater Mississippi Valley 2023

By Lori Leipold

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 17, 2023) — NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley has acquired a new partner in supporting its mission to reach more people in the Quad-City region who need its free, nationally-developed education and support groups for those living with mental-health conditions, and their families and friends.

17 Aug 2023

Advocates Pursue “Mental Health for All” at Community Walk

By Lori Leipold

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 17, 2023) — As the American public increasingly understands the critical nature of accessible, affordable mental health-care, so do the demands on NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, known locally as NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley.

20 Oct 2022

November 19 “Life Is Beautiful” Concert and Art Auction Back in Person; NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley Mental Health Programs to Benefit

By Lori Leipold

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 14, 2022) — Organizers of this year’s “Life is Beautiful” concert and silent art auction are hosting the event on Saturday, November 19, 2-11PM, at the Raccoon Motel, 315 E 2nd St, Davenport.

The live silent art auction is 2-9PM, with music 3:30-11PM. There will be a free-will offering for concert admission. The art auction is organized by local artist Carolyn Krueger and features artwork from area artists.

28 Sep 2022

Modern Woodmen Members Show Gratitude for Mental Health Awareness and Services by Recognizing NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley Volunteers for Service to Community

By Lori Leipold

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 28, 2022) — Local Modern Woodmen of America members are taking action to keep brain-health top of mind for the Quad Cities community. The group is coming together to honor NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley and its more than sixty dedicated volunteers for making a positive impact and spreading awareness of brain and mental health.

15 Sep 2022

Join NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley for NAMIWalks Your Way

By Lori Leipold

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 15, 2022) — Before the pandemic, in any given year, one in five people in the United States reported having a mental-health condition. Mental-health experts suggest the figure is now two in five, or even higher. Every year, NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley, the local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, brings together hundreds of people to raise mental health awareness and funds through NAMIWalks. This year’s walk is Saturday, September 17.

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